Schedule estimates with at least 2 moving companies. If you are moving in the summer, you may wish to contact movers a few months in advance to ensure availability on your desired date
Notify doctors, dentists, and other service providers
Notify the post office
Sort and discard, or donate unwanted items. Some organizations will even pick them up for you
Confirm elevator, loading dock, and parking space reservations for move day at both origin and destination addresses
Begin packing. Seal boxes with tape and mark large and legibly on at least 2 sides of each box
Two Weeks Before Moving Day
Notify utility/service companies:
Telephone
Cell Phone
PH&E
Cable
Internet
Water
Security/Alarm Company
Make arrangements for disassembly of difficult items (pool tables, swing sets, etc.)
Make arrangements for parking permits, where applicable. This is especially important for residents of San Francisco. Check with GoPro first
Arrange for time off from work to prepare for the move and to be present on move day
One Week Before Moving Day
Confirm move date and time with your moving company 5–7 days prior to the move to ensure that all details are accurate for move day
Remove fragile and loose items from drawers and pack carefully in small moving boxes
Remove all permanently affixed items you wish to take from walls and ceilings (drapes, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, etc.)
Change address with all newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals to which you subscribe
Alert family, friends of your new contact information
One Day Before Move Day
Find furniture that is fragile by nature or has been weakened by previous damage and prepare to bring it to your crew’s attention on move day
Isolate checkbook, keys, passports, plane tickets, cash, credit cards and prescription medications. These should travel with you in your personal vehicle on move day
Defrost, drain, wash, and dry refrigerators and freezers
Drain gas and oil from lawn mowers, generators, etc.
Disconnect propane tank from gas grill. Your movers will not be able to transport the tank on move day